What are you?

Posted on Fri May 14th, 2021 @ 8:15am by Captain Yasmine Carrington & Captain Garrett Lovejoy [ Taylor] & Lieutenant Commander S'hib

Mission: Season 5: Episode 2: Operation Save Humanity
Location: Security Deck - Deck 19
Timeline: MD2 - 11h00
1074 words - 2.1 OF Standard Post Measure

IC

Yasmine wanted to walk the ship, get a feel of the crew, and she got Lovejoy to walk with her. They had been roaming deck 19, planning on doing a check on the security offices when Yasmine paused, frowned and studied an officer ahead.

The Officer ... was a bipedal Horse... "Ah.." she muttered. "Garrett?"

Garrett looked in the direction Yasmine was and saw what she was seeing. "That is Lieutenant Commander S'hib Captain. He is a Sequus." Garrett informed her.

A solitary ear flicked to one side, facing the direction he heard his name being uttered. though he remained facing the open personnel support locker, waiting to overhear anything else that might be said until he was addressed.

"Would you like me to intro you Captain? Commander S'hib is also the assistant chief of the Security Department." Garrett informed Yasmine.

"Please" Yasmine said, she wanted to know more about this Officer.

"Certainly Captain." Garrett turned toward S'hib. "Commander S'hib a moment please." He called to the Sequus.

With this, he snorted and closed the locker, a dull thud travelling down the corridor as he quickly adjusted his uniform, tugging any creases out before turning and marching silently towards the two.

His eyes glanced over them both as he approached, trying to understand the dynamic between the two as his hooves filled the quiet space between them, the rhythmic clicks only coming to a stop once he was a mere foot away from them. "Captain, Commander..." He snorted, making sure his back was straight and his chest full of air, a stubborn display of dominance that at the very least, this deck was not under their control.

"Lieutenant Commander, You are the Assistant Chief of Security?" Yasmine asked curiously.

"That is correct, Captain." He said matter of factly, maintaining his eyes down the length of the corridor.

"And you are happy with your posting?" She continued.

"Captain?" He asked curiously, finally tilting his long muzzle down so as to look at her directly.

"I am asking, if you are happy in your current role Commander."

His nostrils flared as he paused, the sound of his tail flicking against the back of his legs all the more visceral amongst the awkward silence.

"Yes," He said firmly, his voice carefully masking how nervous he was. "Captain, what is this about." S'hib asked, careful not to sound demanding as he flicked his eyes over to Lovejoy.

"A simple question." came Yasmine's reply. "I am Captain Carrington, I assume Commander Taylor has informed you of the change of Command?"

Garrett had begun to answer but quickly closed his mouth when Captain Carrington spoke. His eyes went to S'hib to study his reaction to the direct question.

"Unfortunately not," He frowned, feeling his tongue going dry. "Though I would assume Commander Taylor only wished for you to be able to do so yourself." He added, carefully... maintaining a fierce stare with Carrington.

"Tsk, tsk Commander. Are you aware what happens when you assume something? It makes an ass of you and me. Now you don't wish for the Captain to look like an ass do you?" Garrett asked pointedly.

"Phoenix Lalor has been removed from Command and reassigned to a penal colony, as a guest" she stated. "I wish to make sure that your department understands that I am here and I expect my orders to be obeyed. Commander Taylor has an issue with that, so, I want to know from you Commander, if called on, can I rely on you to take her role?"

His annoyance at the man to his left vanished the moment the words penal colony had been uttered, thoughts raced about his mind as he processed the sudden information about Captain Lalor. "Of course Captain, you'll have my full cooperation." He finally responded as he relaxed his posture somewhat.

"Though in the event I do take on the Chief's responsibilities, I would like a word with you..." He said politely, glancing his eyes over to Lovejoy and then back to Captain Carrington. "In private."

"Of course Commander, my door is always open." She smiled at him. "I do hope that we can work well together."

Garrett wanted to laugh at S'hib and his veiled threat. If only S'hib knew the reason he was here but he couldn't take that chance. Besides Carrington wanted him here because he was a pain in the ass to the crew.

"I'm sure we will Captain," He smiled, looking back at Lovejoy. "The crew can be rather stubborn, a trait I'm sure you can agree they picked up from their Captain..." S'hib added, intentionally not referring to Lalor as his former Captain.

"Give them time, they'll adjust..." He finished, looking back at Carrington with an obviously fake smile plastered in front of his burning and unblinking stare.

"Good. Though i am sure you have room in your brig for those who don't." She stated.

He breathed in slowly, crossing his arms over his broad chest while frowning somewhat at her statement. "Expecting a mutiny by any chance?" He asked with a slight chuckle.

"I do not want to be caught unawares Commander, Please keep your ears open."

"Will do... I'll increase security in a few areas in the meantime, just in case." He nodded respectfully, unfolding a single arm to scratch up the length of his neck.

"Good, I appreciate your willingness to assist in this matter" Yasmine said with a smile. "Oh, and can you make sure your department is fully briefed."

"Does that include the Chief of security, Captain?" He asked, raising his muzzle high to give her a curious sidelong glance.

"I am sure Commander Taylor would appreciate your initiative Commander." Yasmine replied.

"Of course, Captain, is that all?" He replied, wondering if her lapdog had anymore witty remarks in him.

"I don't believe there is anything to discuss Commander. So you can trot off and start on increasing security and briefing the department." Garrett replied smoothly.

"Thank you for your time Commander S'hib." Yasmine said to forestall any reply. "We shall move on." she turned and waved Garrett away.

A single hoof scratched viciously at the carpet before coming to rest, wondering if what was going through his mind was worth a demotion. "May the red sands be hot, wherever you both lay." He smiled, bowing dramatically before turning and gently clicking away, insulting them both with a Sequus saying neither would understand.

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